i'm gonna have to agree with tigergenesis on this one. you've read all the posts and stickies about why it is a bad idea right? you have to accept a certain level of responsibility with each pet and/or new pet that you get. part of that responsibility is financial. $30 is no big deal in order to make sure that you are providing a good and safe environment for your snakes. it would be better to get one snake rather than two, and to be able to provide the ultimate setup and care for that one snake, instead of only what you can get by with for the two snakes. you can always start with the boa now and then add the second bp later when you can afford the second setup.